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namely, that of exaggeration. What I should like you to remember is 

 that what has been the foundation of the prosperity of the Eoyal Horti- 

 cultural Society is the wonderful expansion of the love of flowers and 

 gardens in this country. May it never be less ! 



I should like to add that one great advantage I have derived from 

 being President of the Society is the pleasure of seeing so many 

 Japanese friends here to-day. If there is anything I can do for any 

 one of the visitors it will afford me the greatest satisfaction ; I only 

 wish we had had better weather for your visit, 



